2012-2013 Catalogue

Food Systems (Master of Science)

Overview

In the Food Systems graduate program, you’ll learn about contemporary food systems through a unique curriculum that links transdisciplinary research with real-world problem-solving and practical experience.

Our program brings a wide range of academic disciplines to the study of food systems, integrating:

Food production, distribution, and marketing

Policy development at federal, state, and local levels

Managing the interplay of food and health

Environmental, social, and economic sustainability

Ensuring access to adequate food for all citizens

Understanding the complex dynamics of local to global food markets

Food Systems M.S. graduates leave with a broad and deep understanding of our contemporary food system, as well as a set of applied skills and experience – preparing them to succeed.